The ordinance requires commercial, multifamily and public buildings over 25,000 square feet to report annual whole-building energy and water use. The data reported will be used to:

Benchmark energy consumption

Compare energy usage

Identify places for energy improvements.

Empower property owners to compare the performance of their building to itself, neighboring buildings and industry standards.

The data may also reveal long-term utility cost savings opportunities to property owners.

While the approximately 275 buildings affected represent less than 2 percent of St. Louis Park’s total building count, the ordinance will create benchmarks for approximately 52 percent of the total building square footage in the city.

COVID-19 update: Previously scheduled in-person training in St. Louis Park and Edina will now be held as personalized web-based training sessions. RSVP on Eventbrite to sign up, and you will be contacted to set up an appointment for a one-on-one training.

*The virtual training sessions are open to building owners in both St. Louis Park and Edina.